By Charly SHELTON It’s that time of year for gingerbread everything, holiday lights and the gentle hiss of a “snoap” machine giving SoCal a white Christmas. That’s right; it’s time for the holidays at the local theme parks. From Universal Studios Hollywood to the Queen Mary in Long Beach, and everywhere in between, the holiday […]
By Susan JAMES Just an hour’s flight from LA lies the small town of Gilbert, Arizona. Hiding in plain sight only 20 miles southwest of Phoenix, this desert gem is the family getaway/weekend escape you’ve been looking for. And don’t be fooled by its size; Gilbert offers cutting edge attractions. There’s live music everywhere, from […]
By Charly SHELTON Last weekend, Los Angeles Magazine hosted its first ever Baby and Beyond Expo in LA at the Skirball Cultural Center. This gathering gave parents – both new and veteran – the chance to see what resources are available for kids of any age. From nursing clothes and spit-up blankets to organic baby […]
On Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 12:10 p.m. to 12:40 p.m. the Free Admission Glendale Noon Concerts will feature violinist Nancy Roth and pianist Lorenzo Sanchez performing the Bela Bartok Violin Sonata No.1 at the Sanctuary of Glendale City Church. Nancy Roth, violinist and violist, is currently concertmaster of the Culver City Symphony and Marina Del […]
Robert Kahn (1865-1951) was a German romantic composer who was persecuted by the Nazis during World War II. His impressive repertoire was banned and nearly forgotten. His masterpiece, the outstanding “Piano Quartet No.2 in A minor Op 30,” will be premiered in LA on Sunday, Dec. 8. Kahn was born into a Jewish family of […]
The Alex Film Society, in association with C3 Entertainment, Inc., presents the Three Stooges at its 22nd annual big screen event on Saturday, Nov. 30. “Fresh Pandemonium” will be shown at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Also on the roster are a series of Stooges shorts including “Pardon My Scotch,” “So Long Mr. Chumps,” Three […]
Baby and Beyond Expo offers readers discounted tickets. By Sabrina SHELTON Los Angeles Magazine is unveiling its first ever Baby and Beyond Expo on Saturday, Nov. 23. This Expo will provide parents and caregivers with information, community, gear and much more. The Expo welcomes everyone, from first time parents to seasoned families. Some exhibitors include: […]
On Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 12:10 p.m. to 12:40 p.m. the Free Admission Glendale Noon Concerts will feature the Aviara Trio performing the Brahms Piano Trio No.2 in C Major and Astor Piazzolla’s Oblivion. The performance will be at the Sanctuary of Glendale City Church. The Aviara Trio is composed of Robert Schumitzky, violin, Erin […]
On Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. the Los Angeles Clarinet Choir will launch its 15th anniversary season where it all began: at La Crescenta Presbyterian Church. The LACC has achieved international recognition having been invited to perform at international ClarinetFests in 2007 in Vancouver, BC, in 2010 in Austin, Texas, in 2011 in Los […]
The Glendale Youth Orchestra, conducted by Henry Shin, performs its opening concert of the 31st season on Sunday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. at the historic Alex Theatre in Glendale. The program, titled “New Adventures,” will feature Verdi: Overture to Nabucco; Williams: Jedi Steps and finale from “Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens;” […]